Rushmoor
§ This page gives an overview of the Rushmoor local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. One of 361 district profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Rushmoor, in north-east Hampshire, includes the twin towns of Aldershot and Farnborough. Aldershot is known as the “Home of the British Army,” with military heritage and cultural venues, while Farnborough is famous for its airshow and aviation history. The Basingstoke Canal runs through, with waterside walks and nature reserves. Parks, suburban neighbourhoods, and wooded areas balance the urban centres, while aviation and military heritage give Rushmoor a distinctive identity.
The administrative boundary of Rushmoor can be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Rushmoor.
Key Facts about Rushmoor
What region is Rushmoor in? Rushmoor is in the South East of England, a region within the UK.
What county is Rushmoor in? Rushmoor is located in the county of Hampshire.
Is Rushmoor a city? No, Rushmoor is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Rushmoor? The local authority for this district is: Rushmoor Borough Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Hampshire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Hampshire County Council.
▶ Official website of Rushmoor Borough Council 🔗 rushmoor.gov.uk
Which police force covers Rushmoor? Policing in Rushmoor is provided by Hampshire Constabulary 🔗 hampshire.police.uk, which serves 14 local authority districts: Basingstoke and Deane ⁞ East Hampshire ⁞ Eastleigh ⁞ Fareham ⁞ Gosport ⁞ Hart ⁞ Havant ⁞ Isle of Wight ⁞ New Forest ⁞ Portsmouth ⁞ Rushmoor ⁞ Southampton ⁞ Test Valley ⁞ Winchester.
Constituencies in Rushmoor
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Rushmoor
Rushmoor is divided into 13 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Aldershot Park
- Cherrywood
- Cove and Southwood
- Empress
- Fernhill
- Knellwood
- Manor Park
- North Town
- Rowhill
- St John's
- St Mark's
- Wellington
- West Heath
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data.
Parishes in Rushmoor
Rushmoor is entirely unparished—there are no civil parishes in this local authority district.
Parishes are the lowest tier of local government; where they don’t exist, those very local services and representation sit directly with the principal council.
Built-up Areas in Rushmoor
Rushmoor covers 5 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Aldershot *
- Ash and Ash Vale *
- Badshot Lea *
- Farnborough *
- Weybourne (Waverley) *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Rushmoor.)
Rushmoor compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Rushmoor compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Rushmoor has 13 electoral wards.
Rushmoor has a population of 105,751 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
More local statistics and data for Rushmoor can be found on the ONS statistics for Rushmoor.